Conversations with Elizabeth

A few days ago, Elizabeth and I read some bible stories before her nap. Here is the conversation that followed:

E: Where is Jesus.
Me: He lives with God in Heaven.
E: I know where He is. He lives in my heart.
Me: You are exactly right.
E: Mommy, what is heaven?
Me: Heaven is a wonderful place you go after you die.
E: I don't want to die.
Me: I know, you won't die until you are much older than Grandpa Phil, so let's not worry about it.
E: Where do we sleep in heaven?
Me: I am sure there are very comfy beds.
E: What do we eat in heaven?
Me: I am sure that the food is good.
E: Maybe pizza and chicken nuggets. And lots of McDonalds.

Phew, that is one of those tough conversations with kids that you want to give them the right information, but not so much that you overwhelm them. We also had the other tough conversation a few weeks ago about babies.

E: How do babies come out? Do they come out your belly button.
Me: No, they come out your bottom.
E: Oh, like poopie.

Thankfully she was satisfied with this and we moved on.